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Who invented the rolly chair?

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Who invented the rolly chair?
Thomas Warren is considered the inventor of the first rolly chair that went into mass production. Called the Centripetal Spring Chair, it featured a curved backrest, a round seat and an intricate scrollwork metal frame. The American Chair Company introduced this groundbreaking rolling chair at the 1851 Great Exhibition in London. Shop a large selection of office chairs on 1stDibs.
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Office Chair, International Style Leather Office Chair
Located in İstanbul, İstanbul
Darwin added wheels to the office chair in 19th century. In the 1970s ergonomics was added to design criteria. Today, it is the key element for whom spends long hours in the office. ...
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2010s Turkish International Style Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

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Leather

Office Chair, International Style Leather Office Chair
Located in İstanbul, İstanbul
Darwin added wheels to the office chair in 19th century. In the 1970s ergonomics was added to design criteria. Today, it is the key element for whom spends long hours in the office...
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2010s Turkish International Style Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

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Leather

Office Chair, International Style Wooden Office Chair
Located in İstanbul, İstanbul
Darwin added wheels to the office chair in 19th century. In the 1970s ergonomics was added to design criteria. Today, it is the key element for whom sp...
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2010s Turkish International Style Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

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Leather, Oak, Walnut

Excellent Soft Pad Chair by Eames for Herman Miller
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
For your consideration is this authentic Eames for Herman Miller vintage soft pad chairs in black leather. Adjustable tilt and height with pneumatic lift. This authentic vintage exam...
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2010s American Mid-Century Modern Chairs

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Aluminum

FK 6725 Fabricius and Kastholm Brown Leather High Back Bird Desk Chair, 1964
Located in Vienna, AT
Original mid century brown leather desk chair on a swivel base (seat height 18.8") designed by Preben Fabricius & Jørgen Kastholm for Kill International in 1964 Beautiful swiveling ...
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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

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Steel, Stainless Steel

Walnut Wood and Cork Barstool, Porto Chair Style Bar Seating Set of Four (4)
Located in Birmingham, AL
A modern and environmentally-friendly bar seating solution, the Porto Barstool offers versatility and sophistication to complement your interior design style. Cork trees are relative...
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2010s American American Craftsman Chairs

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Wood, Walnut, Cork

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